An-2 Colt vs Falcon 10

The An-2 Colt and the Falcon 10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Dassault respectively. The Falcon 10 reaches 907 km/h — 3.5x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 3,555 km for the Falcon 10. The Falcon 10 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 226 for the Falcon 10. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $1.6M for the Falcon 10. The An-2 Colt first flew 23 years before the Falcon 10 (1947 vs 1970).

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 31 August 1947
Year introduced 1947
Number produced 18000 units
Average unit price $0.1 million
French light business jet, known for corporate transportation from the late 20th century, with wide usage worldwide.
Dassault Falcon 10 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 1 December 1970
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 226 units
Average unit price $1.6 million
Wing area 71.5 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m
Height 4.1 m
Length 12.4 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h
Operational range 845 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW
Wing area 24.1 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m
Height 4.6 m
Length 13.9 m
Maximum speed 907 km/h
Operational range 3,555 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,500 kg
Empty weight 5,055 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,506 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 649 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a longer range at 3,555 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is more expensive at approximately $1.6 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 10?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 24 years before the Falcon 10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 10?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 226 units of the Falcon 10.